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three coins are tossed. what is the probability of all three coins landing on tails

 Apr 5, 2015

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The probability of getting one tail with one coin is 1/2.

The probability of getting two tails with two coins is 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4.

The probability of getting three tails with three coins is 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/8.

 Apr 5, 2015
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The probability of getting one tail with one coin is 1/2.

The probability of getting two tails with two coins is 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4.

The probability of getting three tails with three coins is 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/8.

geno3141 Apr 5, 2015

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